Dragon Age: The Veilguard is very gay.
Dragon Age has always been very gay.
So we got the gayest person we know (Aimee Hart) to be your queer guide through this sprawling adventure.
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Getting Into Gacha Without Getting Got
Gacha games are here to stay but many a gamer are still skeptical of model. The biggest hurdle is knowing how to get the most out of these games without letting the systems play you. That's why Vivian Winn is here to breakdown how to approach gacha playing games in 2024.
Unsure How To Make Your Team “Astonishing?” - How To Choose Your Marvel VS Capcom 2 Team Composition
Unsure of how to make your team “Astonishing” in Marvel VS Capcom 2?
Noah R. Estey has you covered.
EXTERMINATION And Starship Troopers
We sent SKELETON an early access code for Starship Troopers: Extermination almost a year ago.
The game enters 1.0 in a few weeks. Now's probably a good time to check-in.
Striving For the Future - Opinions From Top Players At VSFighting XII On Guilty Gear Strive’s Present And Future
As Guilty Gear Strive enters its third year on the scene Ashley Schofield scopes out VSFighting XII and interviews some of the top players so see what lies ahead for the fighting game.
Anna Hollinrake And Pavle Mihajlovic On The Magic Of Biking On Broom in Crescent County
Crescent County was born of an illustration and a conversation.
Joe Chivers sits down with Anna Hollinrake and Pavle Mihajlovic to discuss the inspirations behind their upcoming game.
Review | Astro Bot - Bot On Melancholy Hill
Astro Bot is a spectacular triumph of a video game that has left Lex Luddy mournful about the state of video game preservation.
The Future Of Gaming Is Getting Smaller
The future of gaming is getting smaller, and while there is a lot of worry about what the Microsofts and Sonys of the world will do, Simon Estey thinks indie games might be showing us the way.
Game Informer Is A Healthy Meal Among Fast Food
Game Informer has been around since 1991, but earlier this month made a big change to how its subscription service works.
We welcome Simon Estey to the site because he needs everyone to know just how good the printed word is!
Overcoming My Final Fantasy XIV Multiplayer Anxiety At PAX East
Bryan Lally hit PAX this year and during his time there discovered something wonderful.
Maybe the real Final Fantasy is finding new friends…
*gets yanked off stage by a shepherds stick*
If Alan Wake 2 Had Better Gameplay It Would Be A Worse Game
Everyone would enjoy Alan Wake 2 a whole lot less if its combat was good. Look into your heart and you’ll know this is true. If you have no heart, read this piece and let Brad Fresno (also heartless) explain.
I'M NO HERO | DEEP HELL'S HOW TO
Welcome to a new weekly feature here on startmenu, “DEEP HELL’S HOW TO”.
We kick things off with Skeleton examining Super MMOs and the curious case of City of Heroes
Sarah Thwaites Wants To Play Smaller Games | Winter Spectacular 2023
In a year full of blockbuster releases, Sarah Thwaites found some of their favourite experiences in smaller games.
These are some of the best bite-sized experiences from 2023.
Kate Robinson Hightlights Some Of The Best Sleeper Hits Of 2023 | Winter Spectacular 2023
In a year full of triple-A bangers there is no doubt you missed some truly special smaller games.
That’s why Kate Robinson has rounded up some of the sleeper hits of 2023.
Branford Hubbard Reflects On A Wholesome Year in Gaming But There’s Still Work to Do… | Winter Spectacular 2023
2023 was an exceptionally tough year for many, but the characters in video games and media made Branford Hubbar feel a bit better about the year.
The Future Of Overwatch Esports - Game-Winning Teamkill Or Total Miss?
Earlier this week, after months of speculation and concern, Blizzard announced its future plans for Overwatch esport.
Tal takes a closer look to try to figure out how likely the OWCS is to succeed.
Hi-Fi Rush Coming To Switch Is Bad For Xbox, And You Really Shouldn’t Care
After the last few weeks of rumours and spectulation Eoghan Watters is here to reflect on why Hi-Fi Rush coming to Switch is bad for Xbox… That said, you really shouldn’t care.
Jordan Oloman Just Realised... This Is Not My Beautiful House | Winter Spectacular 2023
The games industry is moving and changing all of a sudden Jordan Oloman has realised this is not his beautiful house….
The Best Games Eoghan Watters Played This Year | Winter Spectacular 2023
2023 was a year so packed full of video games that it was hard to play even a fraction of them.
We welcome Eoghan Watters to the website to run down their favourite games from last year!
RL Crz On The Strange Existential Serenity of Bomb Rush Cyberfunk | Winter Spectacular 2023
The next Jet Set game might still be a long way out but, until then, RL Crz has found an exisential serenity in Bomb Rush Cyberfunk that makes it quite special.